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Ridgewood NJ, in a “letter to the editor” dated September 15, 2020, Ms. Siobhan Winograd (now Ridgewood Village Councilperson Siobhan Winograd) wrote this about the purported taking of children’s photographs at Graydon Pool: “. . . or having friends follow children around Graydon snapping photos – all while claiming that minors should have no expectation of privacy in a public space. Who does that, and why are we as a community condoning it?”
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday 6/21/2023: “B” Shift members of Ridgewood Fire Department’s dive team conducting our annual summertime dive drills at Graydon Pool. These drills allow our dive team to remain comfortable with the procedures and equipment in case our services are ever needed in any body of water within the Village. Non-divers also drill on guiding the divers underwater via line tendering, assisting with and maintaining equipment, and using the Aquaeye, our underwater sonar radar. Drills are conducted annually in coordination with Graydon Pool staff and lifeguards.
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Ridgewood NJ, Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a great form of exercise for all ages. The Ridgewood Recreation Department will be offering two SUP programs this summer.
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Free talk: Graydon sycamore assessment and removal
Have you been wondering what led the village to remove the historic sycamore tree from the island in Graydon–and even whether it was really necessary?
The expert consultant himself, Wayne Cahilly, will describe his assessment procedure at next Tuesday’s meeting of the Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission.
The public is invited to attend and to ask questions. For those still mourning and perhaps questioning the loss, this presentation may promote closure. Anyone wishing to learn how tree professionals make such decisions would benefit as well.
o What: “Risk Assessment in Municipal Arboriculture: The Graydon Sycamore Case Study”
o Who: Wayne Cahilly, Cahilly’s Horticultural Services, LLC, Dumont, NJ
o When: Tuesday, April 10, 7 PM
o Where: Ridgewood Public Library auditorium, 125 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ
Shade Tree Commission chair Andrew Lowry, quoted in a press release from the group, said, “The Graydon sycamore was an icon in our village. Many residents had strong feelings about its removal. We hope this presentation will help people understand what went into making this tough decision and the complexities of risk assessment more generally.”
Adapted from the Shade Tree Commission press release:
Speaker’s background
In 35 years of working with trees, Wayne Cahilly has assessed the structural condition and health of more than 60,000 trees in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and elsewhere. A graduate of the New York Botanical Garden School of Professional Horticulture, he has served the Garden as Forest Manager, Arborist, Manager of the Arboretum and Grounds, and Manager of the Mapping Department. He lives in Dumont, New Jersey.
About the Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission
The purpose of the Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission is to protect, preserve, and enhance the village’s shade trees, defined as trees planted next to streets on village property. Goals are to foster public-private partnerships to educate the community about the contribution to the Village environment made by shade trees and to increase the number of shade trees in the village by actively promoting community tree-planting programs.
We hope to see you there.
Swimmingly,
The Preserve Graydon Coalition, Inc., a nonprofit corporation
“It’s clear—we love Graydon!”
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August 5,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, this Sunday the Renowned band Blue Plate Special will be performing original bluegrass tunes at Graydon Pool , August 6th from 2pm to 5pm. (Rain date is 8/13)
The band consists of five members who are committed to giving their audiences performances to remember and songs that are sure to please!
FIRE and ICE – A Winter Festival – with Bonfires at Graydon – February 1
Fire and Ice – A Winter Festival in the Village New Date – Saturday, February 1st
Take part in the national initiative “Come Alive Outside” and join Ridgewood Parks and Recreation, Jacobsen Landscape Design and Construction, Ridgewood Fire Department and Eastern Mountain Sports as they create an outstanding winter late afternoon/evening event at Graydon Park and the surrounding parklands. Please use the Graydon parking lot and main entrance.
Village families can gather together, enjoy bonfires around Graydon Pool with winter dinner and comforting refreshments. Ice skating (bring your own skates), snow shoeing, hiking, ice sculptures, and music are a few of the festive offerings. A winter vendor’s market will host a variety of hot foods, desserts and homemade baked goods while others specialize in winter gloves, scarves, and mittens. There will even be honey from our local beekeepers.
Saturday, February 1st, 4 to 8 p.m. (rain date is 2/8) Graydon Park and the Stable environs (Please use the Graydon Pool parking lot and main entrance.)
We hope you will join us! The cost per person is $5. Pre-registration is requested and is offered online at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass or in person/by mail: The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, weekdays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Locate the registration flyer on the Recreation homepage at www.ridgewoodnj.net/recreation. Call the Recreation Office at 201-670-5560 if more information is needed.